Brolly
What does it mean?
Quick summary: The classic British informal word for an umbrella.
A brolly is simply an umbrella — a very common, cheerful bit of British slang you'll hear whenever it rains, which is often.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Neutral. It's just a casual, friendly word for an everyday object.
When do you use it?
Use it in casual conversation about the weather, especially in typically rainy Britain.
Examples
Example 1: Grab your brolly, it's chucking it down out there.
Example 2: I left my brolly on the train again.
Question for you
Do you own a brolly, and how often do you actually remember to bring it?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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